Fundatory

Kelly: I love the word fundatory...a hybrid of fun and mandatory...I use it to describe many things work-related. This week I encountered two fundatory events. Tuesday was the Behavioral Health holiday party. It was held at a German restaurant on post. We arrived to find it was in the first floor of a barracks, which threw a yellow flag. We found one of my co-workers and met her unconventional, very cool family. We sat across from them and next to the health psychologist and her roommate. As with real estate sales...location, location, location makes all of the difference. We had a nice time chatting about travel and the food was really good...killer chocolate mousse!

The second fundatory event was last night. A surprise party for a problematic co-worker. It was held at a local restaurant/bar, which was great because we could walk there. I love love love being able to walk to events, which is why we will definitely be living in a walkable area when we return to the states. This event was a bit painful. With the help of some delicious red wine, we managed to make the best of the evening.

This weekend is our last full weekend here before Christmas. I'm going to be on call with the health psychologist on Saturday to learn what I am supposed to do when I'm on call alone next month. So, we'll stay local and wait for a call...maybe check out the town of Kusel. Our catsitters (the health psychologist's roommates) are coming over Sunday morning to learn the fine art of cat-feeding. I'm going to make some yummy muffins for them. Sunday we are hoping to go to Stasbourg, France...weather dependent...it's supposed to snow! Looking forward to being home with my hubby and cat :)